Federal Reserve news and trends

US Household Wealth Reaches Record $180 Trillion
Consumer Insights // January 11, 2026

New Federal Reserve data shows U.S. household wealth reaching record levels last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Fed Draws a Hard Line Between Payments and Banks
Regulation // January 06, 2026

Connection to the Federal Reserve has always meant more than mere plumbing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Fed Says Tariffs Could Ease Inflation By Curbing Demand and Employment
Economy // January 06, 2026

New Federal Reserve research examines the relationship between high tariffs and reduced inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Continue Funding CFPB
CFPB // December 30, 2025

A judge ruled Tuesday (Dec. 30) that the Trump administration must continue funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) until an appeals court hearing that is scheduled for February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
Fed Signals Shift as Washington Targets Paper Checks

December 10, 2025
Check usage continues to decline each year as consumers and businesses shift toward digital tools. At the same time, significant numbers of users still depend on checks for convenience, record keeping or lack of better alternatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

Fed Finds 4% Increase in Consumers Revolving Card Balances

December 05, 2025
Overall consumer credit growth slowed in October, but the headline number masks a trend: households are shifting toward revolving credit as they manage day-to-day liquidity and holiday spending. Total consumer...

FedNow Exec Busts Instant Pay Fraud Myths and Encourages Banks to Keep Up

November 21, 2025
With a little over two years in market, the Federal Reserve’s instant payments platform, the FedNow® Service, is now entering what Chief Product and Relationship Officer Shonda Clay calls its...

FedNow Chief Credits Bank Feedback for Momentum

November 12, 2025
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Quick Reads
CFPB Requests $145 Million in Funding After Court Order

January 11, 2026
Russell T. Vought, the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has requested a $145 million transfer from the Federal Reserve to fund the agency for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The Jan. 9 request follows a federal judge’s order that CFPB funding cannot lapse, keeping the watchdog operating while the administration […]

US Household Wealth Reaches Record $180 Trillion

January 11, 2026
New Federal Reserve data shows U.S. household wealth reaching record levels last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Fed Says Tariffs Could Ease Inflation By Curbing Demand and Employment

January 06, 2026
New Federal Reserve research examines the relationship between high tariffs and reduced inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Continue Funding CFPB

December 30, 2025
A judge ruled Tuesday (Dec. 30) that the Trump administration must continue funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) until an appeals court hearing that is scheduled for February. Get...